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Wanna see even more creativity in the city?

Tucked-away Blagden Alley in Shaw is known for its foodie hot spots, but it also curates an outdoor art museum with vibrant murals like “Meditation” by D.C.’s own Aniekan Udofa. wheretraveler.com/ seizethestay.

Many associate Washington, D.C., with highpowered politicos, briefcase-toting lobbyists, and by-the-book government worker bees. And while those pros will always be mainstays, others with a more artsy vibe contribute to the city tapestry, too. Dancers, muralists, and designers add texture to this marbled city, offering plenty of ways to get away from the hustle and bustle. Get to know these capital creatives on page 12.

This month, you’ll also want to add a few other items to your must-do lists, including catching a film festival, lifting a pint for St. Patrick’s Day, and experiencing a new art installation. So turn the page, and let’s get going!

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TRAVEL BACK IN TIME some 3,500 years to ancient Egypt at the National Geographic Museum's new exhibition, "Queens of Egypt," in Washington, D.C. Get to know legendary queens such as Nefertiti and Cleopatra, walk among monumental statues and impressive sarcophagi, see more than 300 prestigious artifacts, and embark on a 3-D tour of one of the most lavishly decorated tombs in the Valley of the Queens. Learn more at natgeomuseum.org.

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Earth Watch

The Environmental Film Festival (March 14-24) ushers in spring with thought-provoking —and stunning— cinema (pictured).

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Clothes Encounters

The promise of milder temps spurs wardrobe updates from upscale shops and indie boutiques.

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In this hard-working town, St. Patrick’s Day offers respite from the grind, with locals letting down their hair at Irish pubs from Georgetown to Capitol Hill.

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Denizens descend on outdoor markets for locally grown—and made—food.

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Fit Fiends

Boutique classes pledging to work health nuts to the bone fuel D.C.’s fitness obsession.

Through March 3

“The Sleeping Beauty” Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s romantic music, gorgeous sets and The Washington Ballet’s elegant dancers breathe life into this classic fairy tale about a young princess, cursed to slumber for eternity until her true love’s kiss sets her free. $25-$160. The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600, kennedy-center.org

March 20-April 14

National Cherry Blossom Festival The capital blooms with a parade (left), musical performances and more in tribute to Japan’s centuries-old gift of cherry trees.

Most events free. Venues vary, 877.442.5666, nationalcherry blossomfestival.org

For a full calendar of events, go to wheretraveler.com/washington-dc/local-events

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March at a Glance

IN MARCH Mardi Gras March 2

The Big Easy rolls into the Southwest Waterfront with brass bands and those ubiquitous beads. Free. www. thewharfdc.com

“American Girl Live” March 3

Five young campers learn to overcome their fears thanks to their American Girl dolls. $30$76. www.strathmore.org

“Confection” March 4-24

Audiences go on an immersive theater experience through the Folger Shakespeare Library, sampling petite desserts along the way. $40-$60. www.folger.edu

Where to Next? Race March 16

Teams race through town in a competition combining a scavenger hunt, an escape room, and a tour. $80-$108. www. wheretonextrace.com

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“Mirror Mirror” With a history dating back to the 1700s, elegant colonial architecture and redbrick sidewalks lined with boutiques, Old Town Alexandria in Virginia charms. Now, a redeveloped waterfront park and an annual series of temporary art installations promise to amp up the attraction he first work, SOFTLab’s “Mirror Mirror,” takes inspiration from nearby Jones Point Lighthouse, with a curve of prismatic mirrors that change in reaction to movement and sound. Free. King Street Park at the Waterfront, King and Strand sts., alexandriava.gov

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Meek Mill The Philadelphia-born rapper, who penned a New York Times op-ed on the need for prison reform, gets capital crowds going with his “Motivation Tour.” $49.50-$73. The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW, theanthemdc.com

Travel & Adventure Show March 16-17

Celebrities, experts, entertainment, and virtual reality stir up some serious wanderlust. $18. www.travelshows.com

Shamrock Fest March 23

Everyone is Irish at this party toasting St. Paddy’s Day and the Emerald Isle. Check website for updated prices. www. shamrockfest.com

“A Bronx Tale” March 26-31

The hit musical, about a young boy caught between his mob dreams and his family, lights up the National stage. $54$114. www.thenationaldc.org

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Beefsteak

José Andrés dishes DIY bowls and a namesake beefsteak tomato burger (see what he did there?).

1528 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.986.7597

Chaia

This farmers market staple now plates its popular farm-to-taco creations from light-

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Georgetown. 3207 Grace St. NW, 202.333.5277

In Washington, D.C., vegan goes glam

WASHINGTON WILL ALWAYS have its steakhouses, but plant-based spots have set

down roots in D.C., too. And we’re not talking salads. Think elevated tasting menus with courses like ravioli with smoked paprika “cheese” and sous vide cured quinoa at Elizabeth’s Gone Raw (1341 L St. NW, 202.347.8349), a hub for vegan haute cuisine in an elegant restored 19th-century townhouse.

Industrial-chic environs await diners at Fancy Radish (600 H St. NE, 202.675.8341), the D.C. counterpoint to owners Richard Landau and Kate Jacoby’s haute vegan Philly hub, Vedge. Naturally, the menu changes with the seasons, but one fan fa orite he stuffed a ocado with cauli ower fried rice and black salt. At Equinox (818 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.331.8118), James Beard nominee Todd Gray champions the Mid-Atlantic in dishes like Chesapeake Bay hearts of palm cakes referencing the region’s iconic crustacean.

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Shouk

A griddled-to-order veggie burger stuffed into a pita is just one of many tasty Middle Easterninspired dishes to get at this hip fast-casual. 655 K St. NW, no phone

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Plants growin’ on ya? Try these casual spots, too.

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FIND THE BEST ON 14TH & U STS. NW, ONE BLOCK AT A TIME

This historic corridor just a stone’s throw from Dupont Circle draws the city’s food-obsessed. Many know Obama favorite Ben’s Chili Bowl, but few may know Ben’s Next Door, the upscale branch opened by the Chili Bowl owners’ children. Compass Rose plates global street food for a lively crowd, while Le Diplomate focuses its flavors on classic French cuisine.

 Ben’s Next Door

1211 U St. NW, 202.667.8880

 Compass Rose

1346 T St. NW, 202.506.4765  Le Diplomate 1601 14th St. NW, 202.332.3333

Music lovers dig for treasures at vinyl must-stop Som Records. Gypsy de la Lune also mines vintage gold in the form of women’s clothing and accessories (by appointment). There are several outposts of Busboys & Poets, but the original has the largest collection of titles and founder Andy Shallal’s best-known mural, “Peace & Struggle.”  Busboys & Poets 2021 14th St. NW, 202.387.7638  Gypsy de la Lune 1833 14th St. NW, 202.286.2038  Som Records 1843 14th St. NW, 202.328.3345

The capital’s first speak-easy, The Gibson, continues to draw locals to its unmarked doorway for some of the tastiest cocktails in town. Barcelona Wine Bar transports drinkers to Spain with a lovely space for sipping vino and nibbling tapas. Newly reopened Prospect revs up the crowds with sports memorabilia, big-screen TVs, and taps for top beers and even cider.

 Barcelona Wine Bar

1622 14th St. NW, 202.588.5500  The Gibson 2009 14th St. NW, 202.232.2156  The Prospect 1214 U St. NW, 202.450.4130

The 9:30 Club showcases top bands, while Duke Ellington fave Lincoln Theater now hosts indie rockers and comedians. The African American Civil War museum (and memorial across the street) pays tribute to the more than 200,000 members of the United States Colored Troops.  9:30 Club 815 V St. NW, 202.265.0930

 African American Civil War Museum

1925 Vermont Ave. NW, 202.667.2667

 Lincoln Theater

1215 U St. NW, 202.888.0050 (Clockwise from top) Som Records; Le Diplomate; 9:30 Club; Barcelona Wine Bar

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SCROLL THROUGH THE INSTAGRAM feed of @aCreativeDC, and the colorful barrage of street murals, local fashion designers and homegrown art looks far from any stuffy meeting rooms or a posse of lawyers in pinstripes. Since the initiative launched, over a million people have used its hashtag to capture a Washington world of dancers, painters and creators that’s surprising in both diversity and general groovy-ness.

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DANCERS, PAINTERS & CREATORS “D.C.’s arts and creative scene isn’t what people think, and it’s often surprising,” says longtime Washington Ballet dancer Sona Kharatian. “You can go to a big Broadway show or to see a completely unknown dance company.” Case in point: You can catch Kharatian in the ballet’s staging of “Sleeping Beauty” March 1-3 at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St. NW, www. washingtonballet.org) or head to the alternative Dance Place (3225 8th St. NE, www.danceplace.org) for Los Angeles’ Latino-fusion troupe Contra-Tiempo March 15-16.

In an urban area so jazzed on both high culture (the National Gallery of Art, Kennedy Center) and up-and-coming efforts, it’s easy to find and interact with some of the capital city’s edgiest creatives in other ways.

For visual arts, hit the streets, checking out the mural-strewn walls and buildings of the Shaw neighborhood. Highlights include the alley next to Ben’s Chili Bowl (1213 U St. NW, www.benschilibowl) with paintings of famed African-Americans including Jesse Jackson, the Obamas and Prince, and Blagden Alley (between 10th and 11th streets NW and M and N streets) hosts multiple images on garage doors and brick walls in what’s known as the DC Alley Museum. “And I love going to Union Market,” adds Kharatian. “The food inside is as inspiring as the murals outside.”

Local creative powers also headline at Washington’s buzziest restaurants. Take architect Eric Gronning, whose ability to meld good design with good eating spaces shows up in hot spots like Spring Valley’s new Pizzeria Paradiso (4850 Massachusetts Ave. NW, www.eatyour pizza.com), with its interior trellises and Miro-esque, primary-hued wall mural, and Penn Quarter’s temple to Span-

ish tapas, Jaleo (480 7th St. NW, www. jaleo.com), the flagship of another D.C. original, celebrated celebrity chef José Andrés. At Jaleo, you can chow down at foosball dining tables under outsized, are-we-in-Barcelona? bright hex tiles.

“I don’t know that we have a D.C. design style,” says Gronning. “I think of it as more international. We’re a port city, with a lot of people coming in and out and a lot of ideas flowing.”

Petworth upholstery designer Nicole Crowder also draws energy from what she sees at local dining spots. “There’s so much bold use of color, like at The Line Hotel in Adams Morgan, there are these unexpected pops of wallpaper,” she says. “A big part of my aesthetic is mixing prints on chairs, so it’s nice to see other people doing it.”

Crowder, who just launched her eponymous furniture, fabric and art showroom (3015 Georgia Ave. NW, www. nicolecrowderupholstery.com), is one of a burgeoning tribe of visual and design entrepreneurs opening new spaces despite the District’s Washington Monument-high rents. Among her faves: local designer Ron David’s women’s clothing and handbags in a snug space at the Four Seasons in Georgetown (2800 M St. NW, www.shoprondavid.com) and the new, nearby flower and gift boutique She Loves Me (808 Upshur St. NW, www. shelovesmedc.com).

“There are a lot more creatives in this city than outside people understand,” says local suit designer and showroom owner Sim Kahn, who puts local guys in custom, far-from-frumpy suits at his appointmentonly Brimble & Clark atelier (811 4th St. NW, Loft 719, www.brimbleandclark.com) in the Mt. Vernon Triangle neighborhood. “There are so many entrepreneurs and people interested in design.”

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(From top) Sim Kahn (right); Nicole Crowder; Sona Kharatian; (Opposite) Eric Gronning’s work at Jaleo in Penn Quarter

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ModCloth With a stop-you-in-your-tracks “millennial” pink storefront, this popular online retailer heralds the arrival of its first brick-and-mortar presence in D.C. to full effect.

Inside this “FitShop,” shoppers find racks of vintageinspired women’s clothing in today’s sizes—from XXS to 4X—with helpful stylists to ensure the perfect fit. But instead of leaving the shop with new purchases, shoppers place orders with clipboard-wielding sales staff, who then ship items (for free!) straight to homes. 1924 8th St NW #130, 202.804.5589, modcloth.com

Luxury complex for coveted labels including Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Vince, plus restaurants Daniel Boulud’s DBGB Kitchen and Bar, Momofuku, Centrolina and Fig & Olive. Tesla dealership. Hours vary. 10th St. NW (Between H and I), 202.289.9000 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown FASHION CENTRE AT PENTAGON CITY

Light-filled mall with Nordstrom and Macy’s, 170-plus shops (Forever 21, J. Crew, Roots, Sephora, Superdry, Zara). Food court. M-Sa 10 am-9:30 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, Va., 703.415.2401 Metro: Pentagon City TYSONS CORNER CENTER

Largest mall in the metropolitan area has 300-plus shops, restaurants and a cineplex.

Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, L.L. Bean, Lego, West Elm and Zara.

M-Sa 10 am-9:30 pm, Su 11 am-

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7 pm 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, Va., 703.893.9400 Metro: Tysons Corner TYSONS GALLERIA

Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue plus 100 other upscale shops (Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors) in addition to restaurants (Legal Sea Foods) and upscale food court (third floor). M-Sa 10 am9 pm, Su noon-6 pm. Exit I-495 at 46A. 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703.827.7730

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ONWARD RESERVE

Georgia-based designer’s store for outdoorsy looks in a glam hunting lodge-like space. Accessories, decor, gifts. Bar. M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 1063 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.838.9365 READ WALL

Local founder with knowledgeable staff helping with “natural shoulder” tailored suits and bespoke. Also shirts, pants, etc. By appointment.

1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, 10th floor, 202.733.1913

APPAREL-MEN & WOMEN

OUTDOOR VOICES

Recreational active wear specialist’s local outpost with nostalgia-fueled decor. M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm.

3025 M St. NW, 202.851.4963 PROPER TOPPER

Berets to derbies, cloches and fascinators. Also gifts, clothes, jewelry, accessories. Hours vary by location.

1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.842.3055 Metro: Dupont Circle (South); 3322 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.321.7499

APPAREL-WOMEN

RELISH

Minimal, contemporary styles handpicked by owner Nancy Pearlstein. Dries van Noten, Marni, Jil Sander, Marc Jacobs.

M-Sa 10 am-6 pm. 3312 Cady’s Alley NW, 202.333.5343

VIOLET

Hip shop for on-trend looks at affordable prices. Personal styling available. M-Sa 10 am8 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 1924 8th St. NW, Suite 115, 202.621.9225 Metro: U Street-Cardozo

BEAUTY

BELLACARA

Angela Sitilides’ spot for luxury skincare, beauty and haircare. Bumble and Bumble, Butter London, Dermalogica, Kai, Skinceuticals, all tested by Sitilides herself. M-F 11 am6 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 1000 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.299.9652 IVY WILD

Locally owned boutique for non-toxic “clean” beauty and skincare. Hard-to-find indie brands, plus familiar natural lines. Tu-F 11 am-8 pm, Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 10 am-6 pm.

1328 Florida Ave NW, Lobby #2, 202.804.5441

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KRAMERBOOKS & AFTERWORDS CAFE

Sacred Circle Books ~ Gifts ~ Guidance for the spiritual journey

crystals ~ candles incense & sage tarot cards ~ jewelry readings & healings 919 King St Alexandria, VA 22314 703-299-9309 SacredCircleBooks.com

Newly expanded indie bookstore with full-service restaurant and bar since 1976.

Events, live music, patio. Su-Th 7:30 am-1 am, F-Sa till 3 am.

1517 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.387.1400 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) SOLID STATE BOOKS

Locally owned shop with deep collection of fiction, nonfiction titles, plus extensive children’s/young adult category. In-store events; wine/beer. Su-Th 8 am-10 pm, F-Sa till midnight. 600 H St. NE, 202.897.4201

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES

THE INDIAN CRAFT SHOP

At Department of the Interior since 1938, outlet for American Indian artists to market their crafts. Basketry, weavings, carvings, kachinas, beadwork plus outdoor sculpture garden. Present ID to enter building. M-F 8:30 am4:30 pm and the third Sa of each month 10 am-4 pm. 1849 C St. NW, 202.208.4056 LOOPED YARN WORKS

Well-organized home-like shop encouraging in-store knitting. More than 30 brands of yarns, patterns, and needles and notions. Weekly classes and events. Hours vary. Check website for latest.

1732 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.714.5667 Metro: Dupont Circle (North)

HOME DECOR & GIFTS

HOME RULE

Tiny but expertly curated den of kitchen and bath gear in bright hues. Essentials and fun accessories. M-Sa 11 am7 pm, Su noon-5:30 pm. 1807 14th St. NW, 202.797.5544 STEADFAST SUPPLY CO.

Hip warehouse-turned-store showcasing indie, locally made goods from gifts to home decor, fashion accessories and clothing. (Entrance

on Water St.) Tu-F 11 am-7 pm, Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su 10 am6 pm. 301 Tingey St. SE #120, Navy Yard, 202.308.4441 Metro: Navy Yard

JEWELRY

KICHEKO GOODS

Hip, modern studio for unique jewelry designed in D.C. and handmade in Kenya. Proceeds helping to fund education for children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. W-F noon-7 pm, Sa 10 am-4 pm and by appointment. 716 Monroe St. NE, Studio #3, no phone Metro: Brookland-CUA LILJENQUIST & BECKSTEAD

Since 1979 watches by Bulgari, Cartier, Rolex, Chopard.

Bell & Ross timepieces “designed for professionals,” Tacori diamond rings and David Yurman bracelets.

Hours vary by location.

Tysons Galleria (watch store), 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703.448.6731; Westfield Montgomery, 2412 Montgomery Mall, Bethesda, Md., 301.469.7575; Fairfax Square, 8075 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Va., 703.749.1200; Westfield Annapolis, 1660 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, Md., 410.224.4787

SPECIALTY

LEICA

The German camera manufacturer’s first U.S. outpost.

Knowledgeable staff. On-site gallery features lectures, workshops and rotating photography exhibitions. M-W 10 am6 pm, Th-Sa till 7 pm, Su 11 am5 pm. 977 F St. NW, 202.787.5900 Metro: Metro Center UNION MARKET

Local “artisan” vendors including Peregrine Espresso, Righteous Cheese Co. and Rappahannock Oyster Co., plus John Mooney’s Bidwell restaurant. Wines, fresh bread, empanadas. Tu-F 11 am-8 pm, Sa-Su 8 am-8 pm. 6th St. and Neal Place NE 301.347.3998

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Food Little Pearl This petite Capitol Hill gem comes from one of D.C.’s biggest culinary heavy-hitters. James Beard Award-winning chef Aaron Silverman’s newest eatery is already getting high marks for its elevated casual cuisine. During the day, Hill denizens stop in for breakfast treats and lunch bites like roast pork tacos and a fried chicken sandwich with Yemeni hot sauce. At night, the cafe turns into a wine bar, serving a $45 tasting menu with the option to pair intriguing wines.

921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, 202.618.1868, littlepearldc.com

BEN’S CHILI BOWL

Southern Former pool hall serving chili half-smokes, burgers, cakes to Obama et. al., since 1958. B (M-F); L, D (daily).

1213 U St. NW, 202.667.0909 Metro: U St.-Cardozo; 1001 H St. NE, 202.733.1895; 1725 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va., 571.312.1091 DUKEM

Ethiopian Expat haven for communal-style, spice-rich kitfo, tibs, vegetarian dishes.

VIP Bar with Ethiopian art. NFL on big-screen TVs. Live jazz.

L, D (daily). 1114-1118 U St. NW, 202.667.8735 GHIBELLINA

Italian Sleek-meets-rustic “Italian gastro-pub” for Tuscan fare: seafood, veal, calamari, pizzas, pastas, porterhouse steak. Beers, cocktails, wines. L (Th-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1610 14th St. NW, 202.803.2389 LE DIPLOMATE

French Stephen Starr’s red banquettes, zinc-topped bar and “garden room” for steak frites, foie gras “parfait,” lamb stew with fennel and oranges.

D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1601 14th St. NW, 202.332.3333

ADAMS MORGAN, D.C.

all-day spot for Western-style food as seen through the lens of Japan and Taiwan. B, L & D (daily). The Line Hotel, 1770 Euclid St. NW, 202.864.4180

glass atrium. Raw bar, small plates, burgers, steaks. L (TuF), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 109 S. Saint Asaph St., 703.683.1776

L (M-Sa), D (daily). 3804 Mount Vernon Ave., 703.684.6010

HANK’S PASTA BAR

LAPIS AFGHAN BISTRO

Italian Part of Jamie Leeds’

Seafood Named for the city’s

Afghan Comfort foods like

mantoo (dumplings), bolani (stuffed flat breads), grilled kabobs, vegetarian dishes (sabzi, sauteed spinach; samarok, sauteed mushrooms). Airy space with family portraits, antique rugs. Patio. D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1847 Columbia Road NW, 202.299.9630 MINTWOOD PLACE

American Cedric Maupillier’s classy comfort food: deviled pickled eggs, duck and pork cassoulet, parmesan leek risotto, key lime pie. Cocktails, beers on tap. D (Tu-Su), Br (SaSu). 1813 Columbia Road NW, 202.234.6732 TAIL UP GOAT

American Up-and-comers with lauded resumes in a laidback Michelin-starred spot.

Inventive twists on classics: smoked potato ravioli, lamb ribs. D (daily). 1827 Adams Mill Road NW, 202.986.9600

ALEXANDRIA, VA.

COLUMBIA FIREHOUSE

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American Inside a former

nominated Erik Bruner-Yang’s

19th-century fire house, a two-tiered brasserie/bar with

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ever-expanding Hank’s empire, this one focusing on handmade pastas plus risotto, whole-roasted fish, lamb chops. L (M-Th), D (daily), Br (F-Su). 600 Montgomery St., 571.312.4117 LIVE OAK

Southern Chef Justus Frank’s (Fiola) upscale shrimp and grits, smoked pork ribs, braised collard greens tortellini. Housemade ice cream. D (daily), Br (Sa-Su).

1603 Commonwealth Ave., 571.312.0402 NASIME

VOLA’S DOCKSIDE GRILL AND E LO N E

feisty first woman city manager. Fish and chips, crab cakes, fried chicken with water views. Hi-Tide Lounge for bar bites, frozen cocktails, beer, wine. L, D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 101 N. Union St., 703.935.8890

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Italian Restaurant of chef-owner Ari Gejdenson with recipes like beef fillet with blueberry sauce, grilled eggplant, parmesan cheese appetizers plus soups and salads. L (Tu-Sa), D (daily). 212 Seventh St. SE, 202.525.4375 AMBAR

Japanese Cozy modern dining

Balkan A Belgrade original

room on bustling main drag in Old Town. High-end tasting menu highlighting fromscratch dishes at an affordable price. D (daily). 1209 King St., 703.457.0146

in D.C. with copper-top bar.

Slow-cooked meats and mezze, white veal soup and cheese pie. Balkan wines and beers, 30 varieties of Serbian Rakia. Bar late. Hours vary by location. 523 Eighth St. SE, 202.813.3039 Metro: Eastern Market; 2901 Wilson Blvd., 703.875.9663 Metro: Clarendon

RT’S RESTAURANT

Cajun/Creole Locals’ spot with character and sounds from zydeco to blues. Jack Daniels shrimp, alligator stew, gumbos, po-boys, she-crab soup, crawfish étouffée. Cocktails, beers.

CHIKO

Asian D.C.’s Scott Drewno (The Source) and Danny Kim (Mandu) joining forces for

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Arlington, Va., 703.415.4663 Metro: Crystal City

Chinese and Korean flavors in cumin lamb stir-fry, pork and kimchi potstickers, rib eye with rice cakes. Vegetarian, gluten-free. “Kitchen Counter” for up to four (reserve online). D (daily). 423 8th St. SE, 202.558.9934 Metro: Eastern Market

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GARRISON

American Culinary Institute of America-trained Robert Weland’s seasonal cuisine: Whole-roasted vegetables, housemade pastas, locally sourced fish and meat.

Cocktails, Euro-focused wines. D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-Su). 524 Eighth St. SE, 202.506.2445 GOOD STUFF EATERY

American “Top Chef” contestant Spike Mendelsohn’s specialty burgers, hand-cut fries, old-fashioned shakes. L, D (M-Sa); Airport B, L, D (daily).

303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.543.8222 Metro: Capitol South; 2110 Crystal Drive,

You Know It’s Good

St. NW, 202.900.8416 Metro: McPherson Sq EQUINOX RESTAURANT

American Conscientious,

vintage decor and leather booths. All-day breakfast, barbecue, chili, “supper” dishes. Pastries like pies and “pop tarts.” Bar with milkshakes, malts and cocktails.

B, L, D (daily). 505 8th St. SE, 202.544.8337 Metro: Eastern Market; 1818 14th St. NW, 202.265.8337; 11948 Market St., Reston, Va.; 2911 District Ave., Fairfax, Va., 571.830.6680

prize-winning Todd Gray pairing wines to crab cakes with grits, grass-fed veal, Muscovy duck, vegan options. Prix-fixe menus. L (M-F), D (M-Sa), Br (Su). 818 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.331.8118

AMERICAN SON

American Tim Ma’s all-day cafe serving up twists on American fare as seen through the eyes of an immigrant. Bone-in ribeye and Hudson Valley duck breast, but also tofu gnocchi and spaghetti squash “ssam” (wraps). B, L, D (daily). 1201 K

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French-American Blocks from the executive mansion, elegant dining room for dishes highlighting New England roots. Tasting menus. L (MF), D (M-Sa). 900 16th St. NW, 202.506.3833 Metro: McPherson Square or Farragut West

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Michelin-starred restaurant with luxe dishes à la Monticello’s gardens inside elegant Jefferson Hotel. Prix fixe, chef’s tasting. Free parking. D (Tu-Sa). 1200 16th St. NW, 202.448.3227

DUPONT CIRCLE

HANK’S OYSTER BAR

Seafood Chef Jamie Leeds

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American Ralf Schlegel’s

with her famous “Meat and Two” (one protein with two sides). Wines and cocktails. L, D, Br, times vary by location. 1624 Q St. NW, OCCIDENTAL GRILL 202.462.4265 Metro: Dupont & SEAFOOD Circle; 633 Pennsylvania American Legendary spot for Ave. SE, 202.733.1971 Metro: duck breast, filet mignon, butEastern Market; 1026 King St., ternut squash ravioli, classic Alexandria, Va., 703.759.4265 Maine lobster bisque. Wines, Metro: King Street (about seven blocks); 701 Wharf St. SW, Use our free mobile app, DineinSha 202.817.3055 Metro: Waterfront

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www.alcrostino.com

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craft beers, cocktails. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.783.1475 Metro: Metro Center

American Lively spot with

DOWNTOWN

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All-American Cuisine, Beer and Whiskey Rooftop Beer Garden

715 Florida Avenue, NW 202-525-1252 | www.takodadc.com

SIREN

Seafood Robert Wiedmaier’s handsome, quarters for pristine fish, plus wagyu New York strip, roasted duck. Classic cocktails/wine/beer. Pretheater menu. Live jazz Th-Sa pm. D (daily), Br (Su). 1515 Rhode Island Ave. NW, 202.521.7171 SUSHI TARO

Japanese Michelin-starred with tatami rooms, kimonoed hostess and specialty sushi by master chef Nobu Yamazaki and team. L (M-F), D (M-Sa).

1503 17th St. NW, 202.462.8999 Metro: Dupont Circle

FOGGY BOTTOM/

“ComfoWEST END BEEFSTEAK

American/Vegetarian From José Andrés, fast-casual for veggie-heavy bowls (some meat). Fresh-pressed juices, wine and local craft beer. B, L, D (daily). 800 22nd St. NW, 202.296.1439 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU; 1528 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.986.7597 Metro: Dupont

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Food Circle (North); 4531 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.244.2529

GEORGETOWN

1789 RESTAURANT

American Townhouse with fireplaces drawing presidents and politicos. Traditional menu plus exquisite desserts.

Free valet parking. D (daily).

1226 36th St. NW, 202.965.1789 AMERICA EATS TAVERN

SHAW

CHERCHER

Ethiopian Friendly, casual spot for authentic dishes like doro we’t (chicken stew) and yebeg we’t (lamb stew). Vegetarian options, Ethiopian coffee. Spices for sale. L, D (daily). 1334 Ninth St. NW, 202.299.9703; 4921 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, Md., 301.652.6500 HAIKAN

Japanese Bright, modernist

American James Beard Award winner José Andrés’ classic American fare: skillet cornbread, seafood bar, BBQ, woodfire-grilled salmon.

Martha Washington’s chocolate cake. L, D (daily). 3139 M St. NW, 202.450.6862

backdrop for Sapporo-style ramen, plus small plates (mapo tofu poutine, “pea-sar” Caesar salad). L (W-Su), D (daily). Bar late.

805 V St. NW., 202.299.1000 Metro: Shaw-Howard U

FIOLA MARE

Global Lauded Haidar Karoum’s

Seafood James Beard Awardwinner Fabio Trabocchi’s lauded riverside spot for oysters, smoked cod, Maine lobster, Sardinian ricotta doughnuts. Cocktails and mocktails.

L (Tu-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su).

3050 K St. NW, 202.628.0065 MARTIN’S TAVERN

American Since 1933, politicos, Supreme Court justices, spies, celebs and Georgetown friends meeting for tavern burger, prime rib, fish and chips, plus daily chef’s specials. Ask to see history brochure. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.333.7370

PENN QUARTER/ CHINATOWN

OYAMEL

Mexican A José Andrés cocina with ceviche, tacos (mahi mahi, cricket), hot and cold antijitos.

Margarita with salt “air,” 50 tequilas. Night owl bar menu.

L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 401 Seventh St. NW, 202.628.1005

WATERFRONT

CHLOE

global flavors: Cobia crudo, spiced beef hummus, roasted potato gnocchi. Chocolate sundae, cheese plate. Beer, wine, mocktails. L (Tu-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 1331 4th St. SE, 202.313.7007 Metro: Navy Yard DEL MAR

Seafood James Beard winner Fabio Trabocchi’s soaring digs with wide-ranging menu from tapas to caviar, grilled seafood and family-style paella. Classic cocktails, mocktails, ciders. L (Tu-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 791 Wharf St. SW, 202.525.1402 Metro: Waterfront KITH AND KIN

Caribbean “Top Chef” alum and CIA/Hyde Park grad Kwame Onwuachi’s Africanaccented flavors. “Torched” mackerel with jollof rice, burger with house-ground patties and jerk-spiced bacon. B, L, D (daily).

The Wharf, 801 Wharf St. SW, 202.878.8566 Metro: Waterfront RAPPAHANNOCK OYSTER BAR

RASIKA

Seafood Historic 1912 oys-

winner Vikram Sunderam serving barbecue, tandoori, curries. (Pre-theater), 100 wines, full bar. L (M-F), D (M-Sa).

633 D St. NW, 202.637.1222 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial

ter shed now a glam spot for lauded bivalves by the Virginia seafood company.

Small plates, full bar, river views. L, D (daily). 1150 Maine Ave. SW, 202.484.0572 Metro: Waterfront

Indian James Beard Award-

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AUTHENTIC SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE CUISINE

Dine-in ~ Carry-out ~ Delivery ~ Online Ordering

1912 I (Eye) St. NW 202.293.6000 www.chalins.com

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7th Street NW, Crystal City, Union Station, Reagan National • www.legalseafoods.com

PROMOTION

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b DC PENN QUARTER

CAFE BERLIN

CHARLIE PALMER STEAK

The best burgers, beer, bourbon (and brunch) in the heart of Penn Quarter, home to dining, shopping, culture, history and events.

801 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20004 202.808.8720 burgersbeerbourbon.com

A few short blocks from Union Station and the Capitol. Traditional and new German cuisine; 7 German beers on draft, delicious German & Austrian wines, & hard to find schnapps.

322 Massachusetts Ave, NE 202.543.7656 cafeberlin-dc.com

Chef Michael Ellis brings back the steakhouse favorite Prime Rib Night each Friday featuring a three-course feast for $69 per guest with optional beverage pairings.

101 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 202.547.8100 charliepalmer.com

DINE AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART

LE GRENIER

NAZCA MOCHICA

The French on H. A space to enjoy French cuisine with a great wine selection & craft cocktails in a vintage attic setting with intimate ambiance on the vibrant H Street corridor.

502 H Street, NE 202.544.4999 legrenierdc.com

Peruvian. This Michelin Guide recommended restaurant located in Dupont is where modern takes on traditional Peruvian cuisine and drink, ranging from pisco cocktails to cebiches, seafood, beef tenderloin, lamb, and vegetarian dishes.

1633 P St NW 202.733.3170 nazcamochica.com

Constellation Culinary Group, which manages four restaurants in the East and West Buildings of the National Gallery of Art, offers a selection of artisanal foods from house-made sandwiches and fresh baked pastries to indulgent gelato and Parliament espresso.

401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC. 202.842.6679 nga.gov/dining

Sights U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Architect James Ingo Freed’s site serves as the country’s official living memorial to one of the most tragic events in history. The main exhibition, titled “The Holocaust,” recounts the history in chronological order through artifacts, films, and photographs across three floors. The museum also reflects on current dangers with exhibitions that seek to educate and encourage action in preventing genocides today. Free. 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, 202.488.0406, ushmm.org

ART MUSEUMS

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART/ EAST BUILDING

I.M. Pei-designed space holding modern and contemporary American and European paintings, sculptures, prints

by Matisse, Stella, Warhol and Picasso. Roof terrace with sculptures and views of the Capitol.

Villareal LED passage to West Building. M-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. Free. Gift shop and cafes. Constitution Ave. NW between 3rd & 4th sts., 202.737.4215 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial

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NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART/ WEST BUILDING

THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION

The country’s first museum of modern art. Laib’s Wax Room, beeswax-lined niche for two visitors at a time. Tu-Sa 10 am5 pm, Th until 8:30 pm, Su noon-7 pm. Permanent collection free (Tu-F) with suggested donation. Weekends: $10, $8 students/seniors. Special exhibitions: $12, $10 students/ seniors. Gift shop. 21st & Q sts.

NW, 202.387.2151 Metro: Dupont Circle (North)

HISTORIC HOMES

MOUNT VERNON

One of the world’s finest collections of American and European paintings and sculpture dating from the 13th century. M-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. Free. Gift shop, cafés, sculpture garden.

Constitution Ave. NW between 4th & 7th sts., 202.737.4215 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial

George Washington’s riverside estate, plus first couple’s tomb, gardens, a blacksmith shop, reconstructed slave cabin.

High-tech Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center.

Website for seasonal hours. $20, seniors $16, children (6-11) $9, under 6 free. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, Va., 703.780.2000

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS

PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S COTTAGE

Pioneering museum dedicated to female artists with 4,500-plus works by, among others, Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo and Alma Thomas. M-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Su noon-5 pm. $10, students/ seniors $8, 18 and under free.

Mezzanine Cafe. M-F 11 am2 pm. New York Ave. & 13th St. NW, 202.783.5000 Metro: Metro Center

Retreat where Lincoln drafted the Emancipation Proclamation. Education center with free exhibits.

Guided tours only, reservations online. M-Sa first tour 10 am, last tour 3 pm. Visitor Center M-Sa 9:30 am-4:30 pm; Su 10:30 am-4:30 pm. $15, military $12, children (6-12) $5. 140

Rock Creek Church Road NW, 202.829.0436 THE PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON HOUSE

In the Kalorama neighborhood, 1920s time capsule, former 28th president’s residence after the White House.

Objects owned by or given to Wilson during his presidency.

Occasional vintage game nights, encouraging period attire. W-Su 10 am-4 pm. $10, seniors $8, students $5, under 12 free. 2340 S St. NW, 202.387.4062 TUDOR PLACE

Home of Martha Washington’s granddaughter with 5.5-acre gardens and largest collection of George Washington’s personal items outside Mount Vernon. Garden tours ($3). Tu-Sa 10 am-4 pm, Su noon-4 pm. $10, seniors/college students/ military $8, students (5-17) $3, under 5 free. Self-guided garden-only tour $3. 1644 31st St. NW, 202.965.0400

NATIONAL LANDMARKS

A R AN-AMER AN CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM

Bronzes depicting AfricanAmerican Union soldiers and sailors; surrounding walls listing more than 200,000 etched names of soldiers and officers.

M 10 am-5 pm, Tu-F 10 am-6:30

pm, Sa 10 am-4 pm, Su noon4 pm. 10th St. & Vermont Ave. NW; museum at 1925 Vermont Ave. NW, M-F 10 am-5 pm, Sa till 2 pm, 202.667.2667 Metro: U St.-Cardozo ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

Interred here, thousands of veterans and government personnel. Changing of the guards every half hour.

Kennedy gravesites, Tomb of the Unknowns, Iwo Jima Memorial, Women in Military Service for America memorial, Arlington House. Daily 8 am5 pm. Self-guided tours free; bus tour $13.50, seniors (65+) $10, military/veterans with ID/ children (4-12) $6.75, children with military $3.75, military in uniform free. 214 McNair Road, Arlington, Va., 877.907.8585 Metro: Arlington Cemetery FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL

A 7.5-acre landscaped park of waterfalls and tableaux, bronze sculptures and bas-reliefs of the 32nd president, wife Eleanor and dog Fala, plus scenes from the Depression through WWII. West Potomac Park along Basin Drive SW, 202.426.6841 Metro: Smithsonian (half a mile) JEFFERSON MEMORIAL

At the Tidal Basin, John Russell Pope’s neoclassical monument for the third

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U.S. president and main author of the Declaration of Independence. Rangers every hour daily 9:30 am10 pm. Bookstore. Parking (south side). South end of 15th St. SW, 202.426.6841 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

World’s largest library with more than 130 million books, manuscripts, objects.

Gutenberg Bible, Thomas Jefferson’s founding collection.

M-Sa 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Tours.

Free. Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE, 202.707.8000; James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Ave. SE, 202.707.9779 Metro: Capitol South MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL

A nearly 30-foot-high statue of King emerging from a granite block, the Stone of Hope, and inscription walls bearing his eloquent words.

Northwest corner of Tidal Basin at the intersection of West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, 888.484.3373 NATIONAL ARCHIVES

The “Charters of Freedom”— Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence.

Theater with free films. David M. Rubenstein Gallery, Visitor Orientation Plaza. Daily 10 am-5:30 pm (Last admission at 5 pm). Gift shop. Free.

700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (enter rotunda on Constitution Ave. NW), 877.874.7616 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial NATIONAL MALL

Planner Pierre L’Enfant’s grand landscape. All memorials free, 24 hours.

U.S. Capitol—Home of the U.S. Congress since 1800 (M-Sa 8:30 am-4:30 pm). See Visitor Centers listings for more info.

202.226.8000 Metro: Capitol South Washington Monument— World’s tallest freestanding masonry structure with elevator (closed until spring). 15th St. NW, 202.426.6841 Metro: Smithsonian Lincoln Memorial—Greekstyle temple with statue

by Daniel Chester French.

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Visitors center. Gift shop.

South of Constitution Ave. NW at 23rd St., 202.426.6841 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) Korean War Veterans Memorial—The Pool of Remembrance, steel soldiers, granite relief. Independence Ave. & Daniel French Drive SW, 202.426.6841 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) World War II Memorial— Neoclassical plaza dedicated to 400,000 American lives lost. 17th St. NW between Constitution & Independence aves., 202.426.6841 Metro: Smithsonian (five blocks) Vietnam Veterans Memorial—Maya Lin’s memorial with more than 58,000 names of dead or missing soldiers. Sculptures honoring soldiers, nurses. Constitution Ave. NW between 21st & 22nd sts., 202.426.6841 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) PENTAGON

U.S. Dept. of Defense HQ and nerve center for command and control. On-site memorial (accessible 24 hours) dedicated to 184 lives lost there in the 9/11 attack. Tours M-Th 10 am-4 pm, F noon-4 pm.

Reserve online at least two weeks prior. Group tours.

Free. Army Navy Drive & Fern St., Arlington, Va., 703.697.1776 Metro: Pentagon

ahead. Tours Tu-Th 7:30 am11:30 am, F-Sa 7:30 am1:30 pm. See Visitor Centers listing for more information.

1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.456.7041 Metro: McPherson Sq or Farragut West

POINTS OF INTEREST

BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the largest Roman Catholic basilica in North America and one of 10 largest churches in the world blends Byzantine and Romanesque architecture. Largest collection of contemporary ecclesiastical art in the world. Daily 7 am6 pm (Nov.-March), 7 am-7 pm (April-Oct.). Tours: free audio or guided M-Sa 9-11 am and 1-3 pm, Su 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 pm. Cafeteria, gift store, book shop, undercroft of more than 70 chapels and oratories. 400 Michigan

Ave. NE, 202.526.8300 Metro: Brookland-CUA ELMON -PA L WOMEN EQUALITY NATIONAL MONUMENT

Now a feminist museum and library, Capitol Hill’s oldest house (1798, with parts dating to 1680), the home of suffragette Alice Paul, drafter of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Permanent galleries on suffrage origins and the contemporary cause. W-Su 9 am5 pm. Tours 9:30 am, 11 am, 2 pm and 3:30 pm. ADA accessible. Gift shop. Free. Entrance on 2nd St. next to Hart Senate Office Building. 2nd St. NE & Constitution Ave. NE, 202.546.1210 Metro: Union Station GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AND THE TEXTILE MUSEUM

Two museums housed in connected structures.

In the Albert H. Small

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception America’s Catholic Church

SUPREME COURT

The nation’s highest tribunal.

Justices convene November through June in public sessions. M-F 9 am-4:30 pm.

Free. When court isn’t sitting, lectures on the half-hour from 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Cafeteria, gift shop. Plaza-level entrance facilitates security checks for entry.

First St. NE between Maryland Ave. & E. Capitol St., 202.479.3030 Metro: Capitol South THE WHITE HOUSE

Presidential residence from the time of John Adams.

Photo opps from north and south gates. Self-guided public tour requests must be submitted through a member of Congress at least 21 days

Daily Guided Tours Daily Masses & Confessions Bookstore & Gift Shop Free Parking 400 Michigan Ave., NE • Washington, DC 202.526.8300 • www.nationalshrine.com

Sights Washingtoniana Collection: nearly 1,000 printed artifacts documenting D.C.’s history from the 18th to 20th centuries. In the Textile Museum: Handmade cloth since 1925 with some 19,000 objects dating from 3000 BCE. M, F, 11 am5 pm; W-Th 11 am-7 pm; Sa 10 am-5 pm, Su 1-5 pm. 701 21st St. NW, 202.994.5200 Metro: Foggy Bottom NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM

Former U.S. Pension Building (1887) showcasing architecture, engineering, construction trades and design. M-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. $10, seniors/students/youth $7.

Building tours daily at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm. Cafe and gift shop. 401 F St. NW, 202.272.2448 Metro: Judiciary Square NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MUSEUM

At the Society’s HQ, galleries plus Explorers Hall for exhibits, lectures. Daily 10 am-6 pm. $15, seniors/military/students $12, kids (5-12) $10, under 5 free. 3-D movie $7. Gift shop.

1145 17th St. NW, 202.857.7700 Metro: Farragut North or Farragut West NEWSEUM

STONEWALL AND THE LGBTQ RIGHTS MOVEMENT OPENS MARCH 8, 2019

Venue lauding the First Amendment. Sections of the Berlin Wall and historic front pages from the Civil War, plus 15 theaters and galleries and 130 interactive stations.

Pulitzer-Prize photo winners, 9/11 memorial gallery, daily displays of front pages from every U.S. state. New media gallery tracing the digital news revolution. M-Sa 9 am-5pm, Su 10 am-5 pm. $24.95, seniors $19.95, children (7-18) $14.95, ages 6 and under/museum members free. Discounts for military/students with ID. 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 888.639.7386 Metro: ArchivesNavy Memorial ROCK CREEK PARK

NEWSEUM.ORG

Flag: Loan, Mark Segal, LGBT pioneer, Publisher Philadelphia Gay News

One of the country’s earliest, urban national parks, a 2,000acre wooded oasis following

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its namesake waterway through the heart of the city.

Shady paved trails drawing bikers, jogger, skaters. On weekends and holidays, portions of Beach Drive close to motorized vehicles. Also tennis courts, golf course, stables and planetarium/nature center (W-Su, 9 am-5 pm) with ranger-led tours. Free (fees for some activities). Nature Center and Planetarium, 5200 Glover Road NW, 202.895.6070 U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN

North America’s oldest botanic garden. Art Deco-era conservatory, jungle area, orchid house. Rotating exhibitions.

Daily 10 am-5 pm. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW, 202.225.8333 Metro: Federal Center SW U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM

A 446-acre site with specialty gardens, the former U.S. Capitol columns, Arbor House Gift Shop and the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum (F-M 10 am-4 pm). Visitor Center F-M 8 am-4:30 pm. Grounds F-M 8 am-5 pm. Free. Visit by car recommended. 3501 New York Ave. NE, 202.245.2726

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE MUSEUM

LEED edifice wrapped in metal panels. Harriet Tubman’s hymnal, Emmett Till’s casket, Chuck Berry’s Cadillac. Oprah Winfrey Theater, Contemplative Court with waterfall. Cafe. Timedentry passes required. Check website for updated instructions. Daily 10 am-5:30 pm.

Free. 1400 Constitution Ave. NW, 844.750.3012 AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM

World’s largest collection of aircraft and space vehicles (Lindbergh’s “Spirit of St. Louis,” Bell-X). (Some galleries closed for renovation. Check website for updates.) Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater and Albert Einstein Planetarium.

Daily 10 am-5:30 pm. Free.

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IMAX and planetarium shows: $9, seniors $8, children $7.50 (prices higher for new releases). Gift shop. Food court. 6th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.2214 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM AR- A EN ER

National Air and Space Museum’s hangar-like facility displaying 160-plus aircraft.

The Enola Gay (first to drop an atomic bomb) and space shuttle Discovery. IMAX theater, flight simulations (fee). Daily 10 am-5:30 pm. Free. IMAX tickets: $9, seniors $8, children (2-12) $7.50. Theater info: 866.868.7774. Parking ($15) or Fairfax Connector No. 983 between Dulles Airport and museum. 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, Va., 202.633.1000 AMERICAN ART MUSEUM

National collections from folk art to LED installations and one

gallery dedicated to video and time-based artwork. Daily 11:30 am-7 pm. Gift shop.

Kogod Courtyard with Norman Foster-designed canopy, free Wi-Fi and a cafe until 6:30 pm.

8th & F sts. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown

with hands-on projects like weaving a giant basket. Daily 10 am-5:30 pm. Free. Gift shops, theaters, Mitsitam Cafe. 4th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza

AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM

Repository of cultural, scientific and technological heritage.

Thomas Jefferson’s desk, Julia Child’s kitchen, restored Dorothy’s ruby slippers. The Star-Spangled Banner gallery holding the restored flag. Daily 10 am-5:30 pm. Free. Gift shops, ice cream parlor, cafeteria.

14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian AMERICAN INDIAN MUSEUM

Curvilinear building of golden-hued limestone facing the rising sun in keeping with Native American tradition.

Inside, tribal exhibitions, artifacts, plus an activity center

ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUM

Devoted to activism, urban communities and AfricanAmerican heritage, with thought-provoking ongoing exhibits and events. Daily 10 am-5 pm. 1901 Fort Place SE, 202.633.4820 ARTHUR M. SACKLER GALLERY

Recently reopened space featuring newly re-installed collections. In a dramatic underground building, Asian and Near Eastern artworks spanning 6,000 years.

Daily 10 am-5:30 pm. Gift shop. 1050 Independence

THE OBSERVATION DECK Offering unparalleled 360-degree views of the surrounding DC area, The Observation Deck includes the HoverDC immersive T DC Champagne Bar. 1201 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209 703.423.0600 TheViewofDC.com PROMOTION

THE NATIONAL BONSAI & PENJING MUSEUM Named “The Best Place to Take an Out-ofT , collection of small trees from around the world and throughout history. Stand inches away from a tree that survived Hiroshima and mediate in the gardens. 3501 New York Ave, NE, Washington, DC 202.396.3510 bonsai-nbf.org PROMOTION

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Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian THE CASTLE

The first Smithsonian building with info center, cafe, James Smithson’s crypt. Daily 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Haupt Garden (south side) daily 6:30 am-dusk.

Free. 1000 Jefferson Drive SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian FREER GALLERY

Recently reopened featuring reimagined spaces for displaying Eastern and South Asian and Islamic art in an Italian-style villa. James McNeill Whistler’s Peacock Room restored to its original 1908 appearance. Daily 10 am-5:30 pm. Films, gift shop. Jefferson Drive and 12th St. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian

HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY

Designed by Gordon Bunshaft, doughnut-shaped building holds Joseph H. Hirshhorn’s gift collection plus later acquisitions. Works

by Dubuffet, Picasso, Rothko, Calder, Warhol and current stars. Daily 10 am-5:30 pm.

Sculpture Garden (7:30 amdusk). Tours weekdays at 12:30 and 3:30 pm. Seventh St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza-Smithsonian

Famed visages throughout U.S. history. Only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House. Daily 11:30 am-7 pm.

Gift shop, cafe. Eighth & F sts. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART

Sub-Saharan African art: masks, textiles, regalia, furniture, ceramics. Daily 10 am5:30 pm. Gift shop. 950 Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.4600 Metro: Smithsonian

NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM

Former main post office, now museum of artifacts multimedia stations and exhibits.

Daily 10 am-5:30 pm. Free.

Special workshops, welcome center, gift shop and post office. 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.633.1000 Metro: Union Station NATIONAL ZOO

Founded in 1889, a 163-acre zoo with more than 2,000 animals including giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang and their cub Bei Bei. Asia Trail with giant sloths. American Trail with sea otters. Solar-powered carousel

MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE For years you’ve been reading it.

Now, you can EXPERIENCE IT! At Museum of the Bible, it’s not just about reading an old book. It’s about witnessing the stories, understanding the history and feeling the impact.

400 4th St. SW, Washington, DC 20024 866.430.6682 | museumoftheBible.org PROMOTION

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS American history as seen through the eyes of Marines. Immersive and interactive exhibits with irreplaceable artifacts and the sights and sounds of Marines in action.

18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172 1.877.653.1775 | usmcmuseum.com PROMOTION

Sights

($3). Check website for seasonal hours. Free entry; parking $22. 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.673.4888 Metro: Cleveland Park (downhill to zoo) or Woodley Park-Zoo (uphill to zoo) NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Exhibits tracking the natural world since prehistoric time.

In the Rotunda, taxidermic African elephant in a replica Angolan habitat. Hall of Geology, Gems and Minerals (Hope Diamond). Butterfly Pavilion ($6, $5.50 seniors, $5 children; free, tickets required). Daily 10 am5:30 pm. Free. IMAX theater ($8, seniors/children $6.50). Cafe and gift shop.

Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Federal Triangle or Smithsonian RENWICK GALLERY

Revamped Second Empirestyle museum across from White House designed by James Renwick Jr. in 1859.

American fine crafts, plus modern works. Daily 10 am-5:30 pm.

Gift shop. 17th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Farragut West

VISITOR CENTERS

U.S. CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER

Entry to the U.S. Capitol (exhibits, artifacts, interactive kiosks).

M-Sa 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Guided one-hour tours (M-Sa 8:50 am3:20 pm) begin with a 13-minute film. Free. Admission to the House or Senate galleries by a constituent’s representative or senator. Some same-day passes at the CVC information desks. Below the East Plaza of the Capitol between Constitution & Independence aves., 202.226.8000 Metro: Capitol South WHITE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER

Interactive exhibits, photos and videos about the famed residence and its occupants.

Free. Gift shop. Daily 7:30 am4 pm. 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.208.1631 Metro: Farragut West

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Scene Washington Wizards The District’s hometown NBA franchise holds court at the Capital One Arena, dribbling on rivals near and far. This month, the team takes on the Minnesota Timberwolves March 3, the Dallas Mavericks March 6, the Sacramento Kings March 11, the Orlando Magic March 13, the Charlotte Hornets March 15, the Memphis Grizzlies March 16, the Utah Jazz March 18, the Denver Nuggets March 21, and the Miami Heat March 23. Tickets vary. 601 F St. NW, 202.628.3200, capitalonearena.viewlift.com

Adjoining his experimental Minibar, celeb chef José Andrés’ sleek cocktail spot with 100-plus original creations and fresh takes on classics.

Reservations recommended.

Tu-Sa from 5:30 pm. 501 9th St. NW, 202.393.4451 Metro: Archives or Gallery Pl-Chinatown BARREL DC

Rustic space with two bar areas—main level, plus downstairs “Rum-DMV” space with rum-focused cocktails and hip-hop beats. Full menu of comfort foods. Open daily. 613 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Capitol Hill, 202.543.3622 Metro: Capitol South CAPTAIN GREGORY’S

Inside Sugar Shack Donuts, an intimate, rustic lounge with a seafaring theme for handcrafted cocktails and bites. No phone. Reservations only via website. W-Th 5:30-11:30 pm, F-Sa till 1 am, Su till 10:30 pm.

804 N. Henry St. Alexandria, Va. COLUMBIA ROOM

Spirits guru Derek Brown’s acclaimed cocktail bar, featuring three different spaces.

Tasting room (by reservation) with seasonal drinks and amuse-bouches, spirits library (a la carte menu) and terrace.

Tu-Th 5 pm-12:30 am, F-Sa till 1:30 am. 124 Blagden Alley NW,

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202.316.9396 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq-Convention Center COPYCAT CO.

On emerging H Street NE, a cozy, dimly lit cocktail bar where expert mixologists concoct drinks from the menu or according to patrons’ cravings. Also short menu of Chinese dumplings and skewers. Daily 5pm-2 am.

1110 H St. NE, 202.241.1952 THE GIBSON

Hidden lounge brings a speakeasy vibe to 14th Street.

Cozy ambiance, patio and housemade cocktails. Many seats held for reservations, so call ahead or reserve online.

Tu-Su from 6 pm. 2009 14th St. NW, 202.232.2156 Metro: U St-Cardozo RI RA IRISH PUB

Decor from Ireland and live band most nights contributing a lively atmosphere for pub fare. Guinness, whiskey bar.

M-Th 11 am-2 am, F till 3 am, Sa 10 am-3am, Su 10 am-2 am.

3125 M St. NW, 202.751.2111 ROUND ROBIN BAR

In the Willard Hotel, upscale bar serves venerable drinks and 130 scotches. Henry Clay introduced the mint julep to D.C. here 200 years ago. Also find the Belmont gin fizz and Pimlico black-eyed Susan. M-Sa noon-1 am, Su noon-midnight.

1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.628.9100 Metro: Metro Center SPIN

D.C. outpost of NYC-based “social club” focused on ping pong ($9 per hour/person).

Full bar; menu of sliders, tacos, flatbreads. M-W 411 pm, Th till midnight; F-Sa noon-2 am; Su noon-8 pm.

1332 F St. NW, 202.517.1170 Metro: Metro Center

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THE CAPITOL STEPS

Congressional staffers satirizing politics and life inside the Beltway.

Shows at Ronald Reagan Building Amphitheater and International Trade Center. F-Sa at 7:30 pm. $36.

1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.312.1555 Metro: Federal Triangle

CONCERTS & OPERA Select shows listed; see venue websites for full schedules.

CAPITAL ONE ARENA

Penn Quarter/downtown arena for sports (NBA Wizards, NHL Capitals) and shows.

Fleetwood Mac, March 5; Travis Scott, March 12; Ariana Grande, March 25. 601 F St. NW, 202.628.3200 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown

KENNEDY CENTER

A living memorial to John F. Kennedy. National Symphony Orchestra: Eschenbach returns with Glorious Bruckner/ cellist Kian Soltani plays Haydn, March 7-9; NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves, March 8-9; Crossroads Club: Nate Smith + Kinfolk with Van Hunt, March 16; Washington Performing Arts presents: San Francisco Symphony, March 23. 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (free shuttle to/ from venue)

MUSIC CLUBS Select shows listed; see venue websites for full schedules.

9:30 CLUB

Frequent winner of nightclub of the year. Visit the Back Bar early for first entry into shows. Dirt Monkey, March 2; Chelsea Cutler, March 6; J Boog, March 11; Teenage Fanclub, March 16; Railroad Earth, March 22-23; Lil Mosey, March 27. 815 V St. NW, 202.265.0930 Metro: U StCardozo THE ANTHEM

Concert venue on The Wharf waterfront redevelopment for big-name rock/pop and indie stars. State-of-the-art sound system, multilevel tiers, bars.

James Bay, March 8; Erykah Badu, March 16; Massive Attack,

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March 20; Meek Mill, March 21; Gary Clark Jr., March 30. 901 Wharf St. SW, 202.888.0020 Metro: Waterfront

A celebration of the human spirit

BLACK CAT

Theater Lab This wildly popular interactive comedy whodunit keeps the audiences laughing as they try to outwit the suspects and catch the killer.

New clues and up to the minute improvisation deliver “shrieks of laughter night after night" (Washington Post).

Free performances every day at 6 p.m.

No tickets required* *Unless noted otherwise

Millennium Stage Presenting Sponsor:

Brought to you by

Kennedy-Center.org (202) 467-4600

Groups call (202) 416-8400.

For all other ticket-related customer service inquiries, call the Advance Sales Box Office at (202) 416-8540.

“Wishes come true, not free.”

Booking indie rockers for the upstairs Mainstage and the smaller downstairs Backstage (often local bands). Also DJ and theme nights, pinball machines, a bar and a cafe with vegan options. Janel & Anthony, March 1; Bayo, March 16; Homeshake, March 24. 1811 14th St. NW, 202.667.4490 Metro: U StCardozo BLUES ALLEY

Tucked in a Georgetown alley, legendary jazz supper club showcasing artists like Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Byrd since 1965. Joey DeFrancesco, March 1-3; The Bad Plus, March 8-10; Eddie Palmieri, March 14-17; Kevin Eubanks, March 21-24; Dayme Arocena, March 27; Lee Ritenour, March 28-31. 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.337.4141 MADAM’S ORGAN

Find live music nightly at this rowdy Adams Morgan bar where redheads get a halfprice drink special. Pool tables, karaoke and rooftop bar. One Nite Stand (reggae, funk, R&B) every Monday, Clusterfunk Tuesday, The Human Country Jukebox country music W, The Johnny Artis Band Th. M-Th, Su 5 pm-2 am, F-Sa till 3 am. 2461 18th St. NW, 202.667.5370

From Into the Woods

PEARL STREET WAREHOUSE

music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim book by James Lapine choreographed by Michael Bobbitt directed by Peter Flynn

March 8-May 22, 2019 Historic Theatre 2 Blocks from National Mall Near Many Restaurants Season Sponsor: Chevron

www.fords.org

Tickets: (888) 616-0270 Photo of Jade Jones by Scott Suchman.

Lively, intimate space for established and emerging rock, country, folk, soul, bluegrass and R&B acts from Austin to Nashville and beyond.

American diner fare (biscuits and gravy, sandwiches, salads, tater tots). Danielle Nicole Band, March 3; Andy Frasco & The U.N., March 15; The Jacob Jolliff Band, March 21; Mike and The Moonpies, March 27; Chopteeth, March 30; Lilly Hiatt, March 31. The Wharf, 33 Pearl St. SW, 202.380.9620 Metro: Waterfront

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RECREATION

ESCAPE ROOM LIVE

Teams of players testing their wits to escape locked rooms filled with clues, riddles and red herrings (in 45 minutes). Themes from spies to mummies. $28. Reservations required. 2300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 800.616.4880; 814 King St., 2nd floor, Alexandria, Va., 800.616.4880; 3345 M St. NW, 800.616.4880

THEATER & DANCE

ARENA STAGE

Classic and contemporary productions in an architecturally striking complex by the water. Catwalk Cafe features dishes inspired by current shows. “The Heiress,” melodrama about a young woman finding her voice, through March 10; “JQA,” playwright Aaron Posner’s imagined confrontations between the one-term U.S. president and key historical figures of his day, through April 14. 1101 6th St. SW, 202.488.3300 Metro: Waterfront FOLGER THEATRE

At Folger Shakespeare Library, an Elizabethan-style theater presenting classic plays and concerts. “Nell Gwynn,” an orange seller hits it big on stage and earns the admiration of King Charles II, through March 10. 201 E. Capitol St. SE, 202.544.7077 Metro: Capitol South

29; “The Watsons Go to Birmingham,” March 15-24; WNO: “Faust,” March 16-30; Bon Iver & TU Dance’s “Come Through,” March 25; Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: “Analogy Trilogy,” March 28-30; “Sheer Madness,” ongoing.

2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (free shuttle to/from venue) NATIONAL THEATRE

Landmark playhouse opened in 1835, now with Broadway shows, musicals. “Finding Neverland,” the Tony Awardwinning musical based on the film about Peter Pan, through March 3; “Jukebox Hero: The Musical,” toe-tapping tale based on the music of the rock band, Foreigner, March 22-23; “A Bronx Tale,” Broadway hit based on actor Chazz Palminteri’s childhood, March 26-31.

1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,

202.628.6161 Metro: Metro Center SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY

Led by artistic director Michael Kahn, this company has two downtown stages for works by the Bard and other playwrights. “Richard the Third,” David Muse-directed drama about the murderous English leader, through March 10; “Vanity Fair,” Kate Hamill’s adaptation of the classic Thackeray novel, through March 31. Harman, 610 F St. NW, 202.547.1122 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown ; Lansburgh, 450 Seventh St. NW, 202.547.1122 Metro: Gallery PlChinatown SIGNATURE THEATRE

Contemporary plays and musicals; winner of the 2009 Regional Theater Tony Award. “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” Tony Award-winning

musical featuring the tunes of Thomas “Fats” Waller, through March 10; “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity,” three women trapped in a museum during a war tackle big issues while restoring a piece of art, through April 7. 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va., 703.820.9771 SYNETIC THEATER

Innovative storytelling (usually wordless) through movement, dance and mime. “Cyrano de Bergerac,” Edmond Rostand’s 1897 play about an unattractive man who helps his handsome friend woo the woman they both love, through March 10.

1800 S. Bell St., Arlington, Va., 703.824.8061 Metro: Crystal City

NATIONAL ARCHIVES MUSEUM

FORD’S THEATRE

Historic venue where Lincoln was assassinated. On-site museum opens one hour before curtain (and for daytime visits). “Into the Woods,” Stephen Sondheim’s dark and humorous musical take on classic fairy tales, March 8-May 22.

511 10th St. NW, 202.347.4833 Metro: Metro Center KENNEDY CENTER

A living memorial to John F. Kennedy. The Washington Ballet Presents “The Sleeping Beauty,” through March 3; Washington National Opera: “Eugene Onegin,” March 9-

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Great Falls Park Only 15 miles from the bustle of downtown, this natural wonder beckons with an 800-acre national park, where the Potomac plunges into narrow Mather Gorge. From the safety of the trails above, hikers take in Class V and VI rapids below and hold their breath as pro kayakers navigate the treacherous water.

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side entrance), where they map the city’s varied architecture styles from classical to Brutalist.

O E Across the river from D.C., Rosslyn, Virginia’s new perch offers a 360-degree look at the capital. Touch-screens through the 12,000-sq.-ft. space offer background, while HoverDC takes visitors on a virtual reality aerial tour.

The Watergate Hotel’s chic rooftop bar has one of the best views in the District. Kick back on

mod sofas and gaze out at the Potomac and beyond.

P.O.V. The rooftop bar at the W Hotel has long been a go-to for the nightlife set.

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 This month, we’re setting our sights on breathtaking views, both near and far.

Here are a few of our favorites.